Judge recuses self from Nnamdi Kanu’s case and more
Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday.…
China announces new measures to boost its struggling economy
The governor of the People's Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, has announced new measures meant to boost the country's ailing economy. China's central bank is lowering its benchmark interest rate as well…
Germany warns Italy’s UniCredit against Commerzbank takeover
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against a "hostile takeover" of Commerzbank, after Italy's UniCredit revealed it had significantly increased its stake in Germany's second-largest bank, from 9 percent to 21 percent.…
World’s first hydrogen train runs in Germany
The world's first regional trains powered by hydrogen are traveling through Germany. French company Alstom and German rival Siemens are in a tight race, aiming to replace all diesel locomotives one day.…
Residents of Maiduguri return home after flooding
In Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno, a recent dam burst flooded the capital, Maiduguri, killing dozens and forcing thousands to flee. Now returnees are grappling with the aftermath of the disaster.…
‘Hezbollah’s response could overwhelm Israel’s Iron Dome’, expert says
Nearly 500 people have been killed as Israel strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. The air strikes have left more than 1,600 people wounded, as residents in the south and east are urged…
Residents concerned at impact of Chinese-funded port in Chancay
In the Peruvian town of Chancay, located around 100 kilometres north of the capital Lima, construction is currently underway on a "mega port", intended to be South America's largest hub for the…
Tanzania releases arrested opposition leaders, blocks protest
Tanzanian police arrested three opposition leaders again on Monday, their party and police said, to stop anti-government protests in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam.…
New French government faces deepening deficit and mounting debt
France's new economic team is led by two young and relatively unknown members of President Macron's pro-business coalition. They face a host of fiscal challenges as they try to reduce deficits without…
Independent journalists under pressure in Hong Kong
Last month saw the first sedition case targeting journalists in Hong Kong since the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. In September, the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) reported…